Enjoy the perfect cuppa in Widnes the next time you’re out and about; drop by some of our favourite places in town to grab a pot of tea.
When you’re out and about there are few activities as enjoyable as a mid-morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Simple and yet always a treat! A time to relax and chat and watch the world go by, it is a treat everyone can enjoy. Sometimes known as high tea or even a cream tea, afternoon tea is about as quintessentially English as you can get. Widnes has a wonderful selection of tea rooms, some classic and traditional, others creative and different.
Whether you’re looking for a light meal in between other activities or you want to make it the whole focus of the trip, nothing beats a good cup of tea or your favourite hot drink. Whatever your tastes, there are plenty of lovely easily accessible places on offer to suit you, making this the perfect place to take elderly relatives or guests.
Tea for Two is a cosy and vintage tea shop and café in the heart of Widnes. This bright little tea shop is a quirky place which brings something a little different and special to the people of the town. It is a traditional tea shop and café set in an old row of cottages in the centre of Widnes, serving good honest homemade food, cakes and other goodies It is a warm and friendly café welcoming customers with their excellent range of freshly made food and drinks. This includes delicious full English breakfasts, homemade cakes, scones, and light lunch options. All food is prepared and served fresh using local ingredients wherever possible. Definitely worth a trip!
The Gingerbread Tea House is an independent little café offering freshly made food using local ingredients. It is an inviting little tea house with a warm and friendly atmosphere serving a traditional afternoon tea together with many more choices including freshly made sandwiches and tasty pastries. Afternoon tea is a real treat in this beautifully decorated little space and they do offer takeaways too. Nothing is too much trouble for the friendly, outgoing staff. Hot food is also available daily and there are some little additions that are much appreciated by the local community: a variety of books to read are available. Pop along – you won’t be disappointed.
Back in 2011, two brothers, Chris and Ste, opened the first Coffee House in the picturesque village of Lymm. This quickly became a popular daytime café dedicated to serving the local community with a wide range of speciality coffees, chilled drinks, homemade cakes, and delicious food. Such is their passion for coffee and the popularity of their original café, they now operate over twelve cafes across the north of England serving delicious, quality coffees made using the finest coffee beans. Pop in for an afternoon tea to remember.
Brew Lane is a speciality coffee and sandwich shop offering freshly roasted organic coffee direct from the coffee estates in Tamil Nadu. This warm and welcoming café serves delicious quality breakfasts and afternoon teas with a choice of the perfect tea or coffee. The afternoon tea is particularly well presented with a large selection of sandwiches and cakes on offer. It really is the perfect quiet spot to enjoy an afternoon’s relaxation. Try it for yourself! The salted caramel brownies are certainly worth a mention.
Coffee Time is a cosy little coffee shop in the centre of Widnes. The outdoor seating area encourages everyone to pop in for a hot drink and relax on a sunny afternoon. It is an independently run, clean little tea and coffee house which is very popular with the local community. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the huge choice of food and drinks are priced very reasonably. There is plenty of seating indoors if you don’t fancy sitting outside. It is definitely a lovely place to while away the hours!